Trap/Twerk

The last opportunity we had to catch up with Collin and Bennett of Kyral x Banko in anticipation of their performance at MorFlo Music Festival, we focused our attention on the creative benefits and inspirational advantages offered from performing and producing as a duo. It quickly became apparent that while the two have their individual preferences that in many ways…

Ah, 2012. The year (electronic) trap music was born. From Flosstradamus’ ‘Original Don’ flip, to TNGHT’s EP, Baauer’s breakout and UZ’s Trap Shit beginnings. It was a time when trap was infinitely fresh and new. A perfect fusion of rap and electronic elements to get your speakers bumpin’. 2012 is also the year that Party Favor’s career really began to take off.…

On Christmas Eve, Post Malone dropped a surprise single titled ‘Wow.’ staying true to his promise about new music before the year’s end. Wasting no time, two of SoundCloud’s hottest stars, Luca Lush and Bishu, were quick to offer their flip of the original just two weeks after its release. With the former known for his unparalleled versatility and infectious remixes…

“yojas. is a must for any trap lover.” These decisive yet accurate words capped off our feature of the LA-based producer in our most recent Focus Five segment, and we’ve since premiered his latest heater alongside Trashar titled ‘Shudder‘. Arguably the hottest up-and-comer in the trap realm, yojas. has been making waves with his hard-hitting beats, and this statement is…

yojas. recently caught my ear and landed a spot in our Focus Five segment. With an incredible original on Quality Goods Records and three stellar flips released in just over a month, he’s one of the most promising up-and-coming producers right now. Proving this further comes a collab with New Zealand’s own Trashar, a rising star in his own right.…

Fresh off an official remix for RL Grime, Cozway is back with a new release on Mad Decent’s Good Enuff. ‘Java’ is a transportational track that will sweep you away to the Indonesian Island of Java. The song was inspired by Cozway’s upbringing in Singapore, “Singapore is a melting pot of South East Asian cultures. Indonesian folklore specifically has always…

Skating just beneath the surface of mainstream popularity, Tennessee-native B-Dos has identified a unique alcove within the broader trap genre, specializing in a riveting combination of tight percussion and a slew of versatile fills. “In my songs, every sound except for maybe the kick and snare are constantly changing,” he reveals, allowing a sense of authenticity to shine through with…

One of the newest youthful producers to poke his head out of Los Angeles, California, Luc Jacquemetton, more likely recognizable by his auditory persona SPACEWALK., compares the innovative combination of floral synths in his style to “walking through the cosmos”. As a constituent of the budding DON’T SLEEP collective of sprightly talents, such as Moore Kismet, GLASSPVCK, josh cassidy &…

Native to Sydney, Australia Josh Cassidy has demonstrated a remarkable amount of personal growth over the course of the past year, refining the intricacies of his production and sinking his claws further into his own signature rendition of the trap genre. A melting pot of Australian talent, Cassidy’s collaborative remix of ‘Wasteland’ with fellow Aussie NYRVUS initially caught my eye,…

Since losing his laptop on tour back in mid-2017, Rickyxsan has been grinding on new music to make up for his lost works. The grind clearly paid off in 2018, as it saw the LA-based producer release three bass-heavy tracks on the legendary Never Say Die label, as well as unveil his first ever sample pack on Splice. With a…